Imaginarium 2025 is proud to announce the addition of two new Workshops to our programming! There will be over 135 panels and workshops hosted in our 12th year, so make sure to check back regularly on our official site to see all new additions!
The titles, presenters, and descriptions for these new programming additions are as follows:
New Workshops Added:
Build It and They Will Come: Launching an Author Platform that Attracts Readers: Presenter – Ed Downes. In this 50-minute workshop, debut novelist and publishing marketing strategist Ed Downes will guide writers through the essential components of building and launching an author platform designed to grow readership and generate book sales. Whether you’re pre-publication or looking to amplify your reach after launching, this session will demystify the process with clear, practical steps you can take immediately.
We’ll walk through:
- The foundational elements of a compelling author website
- How to grow and engage a reader list (without feeling spammy)
- Smart ways to use automation and tools to stay visible while writing
- Cost-effective advertising strategies on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and Amazon
- Time-saving content strategies for social media that actually attracts readers (not just other writers)
- A take-home Author Platform Launch Plan with key actions and templates.
This session is perfect for authors who want to build a lasting platform, not just post on social media. No marketing jargon, no fluff—just a roadmap that’s helped dozens of authors go from invisible to unforgettable. You’ll leave with an Author Platform Launch Plan, a list of tools, and free templates to get started immediately. From social media sanity to what actually makes readers click “Buy Now,” this session is loaded with insights to help you grow your audience the smart way—without burning out. Perfect for writers at all stages of their career.
That’s Heavy, Doc: Using Timelines to Tighten Plot: Presented by Chad Elliott. Keeping your plot tight can be difficult, especially if your story takes place over extended periods of time, or scenes shift between the past and present. Explore how creating a visual timeline helps you to keep track of when events in your story take place, and how to use this to craft a tighter plot.
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